Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2012

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7.04: Consider Entering into the Transit Taxing District and Final Approval of Master Cooperation, Funding and Delegation Agreement for the Ramsey Rail Station Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. Anoka County Commissioner Look announced the MTC has considered the City Council's request and agreed to provide a demonstration bus for six months if it meets suburban ridership criteria. It is the intention of the MTC to meet with the Council to work out the details and determine when the bus service will start. Public Works Director Olson completed presentation of the staff report and answered questions of the Council relating to the taxing district. He explained that in 2014 and 2015, decertified TIF will be utilized to offset costs with the municipal center debt; however, there is a funding gap in 2013. The Council acknowledged the train stop will spur development of The COR. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to approve the Master Cooperation Funding and Delegation Agreement for the Ramsey Rail Station waiving the lease agreement condition and to enter into the Transit Taxing District for fiscal year 2013 subject to review by the City Attorney. Further discussion: The Council thanked those who worked with the MTC to get a demonstration bus. It was noted the rail station will tie into a transit system and the Northstar will connect to other transit systems once downtown, opening commuting opportunities to residents who work in downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. In addition, residents will be able to get to the airport, with luggage, without the need for taxi service or paying to park a car. The Council noted it does not take it lightly to enter into a Transit Taxing District equaling $30 a year for the average tax holder, when only 1% of the population uses the rail. However, it will save money since the City currently subsidizes bus service in the amount of $480,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Wise, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7:05: Report from Personnel Committee — Meeting Date: December 13, 2011 7:05:1 Consider Resolution #11- 12 -XXX to Accept the Resignation of the Building Official and Address the 2012 Building Official Needs Human Resources Representative Lasher reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and Adopt Resolution #11-12-252 Accepting the Resignation of the Building Official and Address the 2012 Building Official Needs. City Council / December 13, 2011 Page 11 of 15